NFTs
There's Certified Fair Trade Coffee, So How About Certified and Persistent NFTs?
As the hype dies down, the pressure is off to mint every NFT imaginable for a quick buck and the industry can turn its attention to less sexy but crucial foundational matters.
NFTs Meet NBA: Lakers’ Jamal Boykin Weighs in on the Top Shot Craze
NBA Top Shot is one of the hottest developments in the NFT marketplace and has gone mainstream. Los Angeles Lakers Assistant Coach Jamal Boykin weighs in on the NFT market in professional sports, and how players can make sure they’re not being taken advantage of.
Sotheby’s NFT Auction Gets Underway as the Art World Watches
The historic art auction house Sotheby’s is auctioning a new series of NFTs created by the anonymous digital artist Pak. Max Moore of Sotheby’s joins “First Mover” to discuss the decision to collaborate with Pak, the role of auction houses in the NFT marketplace and what buyers will receive when they purchase NFTs from Sotheby’s.
Topps to Launch Official MLB NFTs in Bid to Best NBA Top Shot
The baseball card company, fresh on the heels of announcing plans to go public, is launching official MLB collectibles on the Wax blockchain later this month.
Meitu Buys More Crypto; Hong Kong, Singapore Tease NFT Platforms
Chinese app-maker Meitu accumulates $100 million worth of crypto with its latest buy. Are they leading a trend of Asian firms spending their treasury beyond fiat options? And high fashion with blockchain big-vision: Hong Kong and Singapore announce their respective NFT trading platforms launching later this year.
Rare CryptoPunk NFTs Are Being Auctioned at Christie's
Historic auction house Christie's is selling nine rare CryptoPunk NFTs in May. "The Hash" panel discusses what's special about this collection and Christie's deepening involvement in the crypto space and NFT FOMO.
How to Navigate Crypto Earnings This Tax Season
Tax season is frustrating for everyone, but crypto investors have even more difficulty navigating complicated taxes. Eric Pierre, CEO of Pierre Accounting, joins “First Mover” to answer some common and new questions about crypto taxes, including what counts as a deduction, how to report crypto income and what to do about NFTs.
How a 'Dual Double-Entry' Blockchain Could Unite Digital and Physical Assets
The idea is to make real-world assets, not just digital currencies, tradable via blockchain.
Rare CryptoPunk NFTs Will be Auctioned by Christie's Next Month
All nine CryptoPunks are from mints below 1,000, meaning they began in the earliest days of the company's digital collectible creations.
